The Minority Leader in Ghana’s Parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has stated that the Minority caucus is systematically excluded from parliamentary delegations. These delegations are intended for international bodies like the Pan-African Parliament and the ECOWAS Parliament.
Afenyo-Markin shared these concerns during a public forum. He explained that established methods for forming these parliamentary groups are reportedly not being followed.
The Minority Leader expressed that this practice is a deliberate sidelining of his caucus. He highlighted a departure from previous norms in constituting these delegations.
He did not provide specific examples of excluded members or targeted delegations during his remarks. The full details of the alleged systematic exclusion were not immediately clear.
This situation raises questions about representation and fairness within Ghana's parliamentary engagement with continental bodies.
Further details from Afenyo-Markin’s statement are expected to be elaborated upon.
The reported exclusion impacts how the Minority’s voice is presented on international platforms.
The practice affects Ghana’s participation in regional parliamentary governance.